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In the council

The DC Council censured Marion Barry for taking payments from contractors seeking business from DC. The council also failed to override the veto on the living wage bill. (Post)  

DC singles trend continues

With sub-800 square foot home sales increasing and more single tax filers, is DC becoming a singleton city? DC has the nation’s highest percentage of single-person households and real estate market trends suggest it’s becoming even more single-dominated. (Urban Turf)  

DC ranks high for sharing

A new study highlighting “sustainable, sharable” cities identifies DC among the nation’s top performers for sharing, mostly due to the prevalence of Capital Bikeshare and carpooling. (Fast Company)  

ANC considers no-parking development on 14th

A new 56-unit development on 14th Street wants to move forward with no parking. Additionally, the developers may not allow residents to get residential parking permits. (Urban Turf, h st ll)  

Elrich fights for BRT on Connecticut

Marc Elrich, who first proposed a Bus Rapid Transit system for the Montgomery County,  urged for the re-inclusion of BRT on Connecticut Avenue in county plans. The Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board did not take a position on Elrich’s request. (Gazette, BethesdaNow)  

DC used bike sale exemption?

The DC council will consider a bill exempting shops selling used bicycles from stringent license and strict recordkeeping requirements. The law could improve prospects for DC’s second-hand bike market. (Post)  

Bike lanes on King Street?

Alexandria officials will debate on whether to install bicycle lanes on King Street between the King Street Metro with new bike lanes on Janney’s Lane. The proposal calls for narrowing lanes and removing on-street parking. (Patch)  

Stand right, walk left

A London-based designer proposes using decals to signify which sides to walk or stand on London Tube escalators. But London’s public transportation authority thinks that signs and announcements are sufficient. (Atlantic Cities)